Geyser Peak Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Franc 1999
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Geyser Peak Winery
Region: Napa Valley, California
Bright crimson in color. A rich Cabernet Franc showing typical leafy herbaceous/berry fruit characters and underlying sweet cedary oak. The palate is rich and full flavored with the typical tannic grip of this variety. While substantial, the tannins are however, fine and round giving the wine its classic structure. The wine drinks nicely now but will benefit from medium-term cellaring.
The Cabernet Franc grapes for this wine were sourced from hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley. The fermentation was conducted in our rotary fermenters which allowed us to attain the maximum, desirable extraction of color, flavor and tannin. Maturation in French oak from several cooperages has further complexed and enhanced the wine. This same wine was a component of the 1999 Reserve Alexandre Meritage blend.
